Teddy Roosevelt: “All civil wars loosen the bands of orderly liberty, and leave in their…”

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All civil wars loosen the bands of orderly liberty, and leave in their train disorder and evil.

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Roosevelt warns that civil wars disrupt orderly governance and lead to chaos, emphasizing the importance of stability.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “All civil wars loosen the bands of orderly liberty, and leave in their train disorder and evil.”